How to test for moisture after a water damage

3/15/2021 (Permalink)

How to properly dry out a home or business after a water damage

Here at SERVPRO we know that just because something looks dry after a water damage, it does not necessarily mean that it is dry. That is why our highly trained technicians have moisture meters, as well as other specialty equipment, to make sure that your home or business is completely dry before we finish the job. Finding ALL of the water after a water loss is critical for drying and safety. Even sanitary water left standing can become contaminated within days. It can also lead to secondary damage like mold if left for too long.

Some of the places we check are:

-Ceilings of rooms underneath the source of the water damage
-Walls in the immediate area as well any rooms beneath the water damaged area
-Floors in the immediate area
-Insulation 
-Duct systems
-Crawl spaces
-Basements